Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/09/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks John, I don't have an immediate need, but I may be called upon to document a project in Africa in 2015 where high quality images would really matter so I've been pondering either an M9 or an M (with backup from my M8 and whatever Sony camera I happen to be using at the time.) I find that working with my M8 is very easy and natural, more so than my NEX-7 or my (huge) 1Ds Mk II. My Leica glass is still good stuff. At some point I'll be wanting to have a few real dng files from both cameras to work with. Best regards, Adam Bridge On Sep 13, 2013, at 1:40 PM, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.co.nz> wrote: > Little difference other than you can use a magnified LV for focussing a > Noctilux ;-) I can point you in the direction of shots taken with f1.0 > Noctilux, 75mm Summilux and 90mm Summicron II (the latter two will feature > in this week PAW) > > The M files can be pushed/pulled far more than M9 ones if needed as well > as better high ASA, it feels nicer to use and allows the (slow) use of SLR > lenses. If you can afford it, and find one for sale, the M is preferable > to the M9 although the M9 still produces stunning results.... > > john > >> -----Original Message----- >> >> Is there a verdict out on the image quality produced by the M and the M9 >> with the same lenses? >> >> I read about the new M and they always seem to be using the new lenses. >> I'm wondering about the "old" lenses. >> >> If you can point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it. >> >> Adam >> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information